Tibet Cultural Tour

Tibet Cultural Tour

Tibet Cultural Tour commences from the ancient city of Lhasa. This wonderful city is commonly known as the capital of Tibet. It is filled with a distinct culture, history, and beauty. The Potala Palace dominates the skyline with its great ancient architecture. A number of monasteries and temples surrounding the city, such as the Drepung, Sera, and Jokhang facilitate travellers to experience Tibetan Buddhism in this Tibet cultural tour. A visit to these ancient places will fetch you a sense of astonishment for years to come.

Tibet Cultural Tour will be completed by comfortable jeep, van or bus depending on group size. Our friendly and experienced guides will lead you through this marvellous site of Tibet. Often, stops will be made along the way in the historical city of Gyantse and the second-largest city Shigatse. Tibet cultural tour will allow you to relax in these alluring locations and immerse yourself in the rich Buddhist culture. You will have a real sense of the Tibetan lifestyle throughout the trip.

Tibet Culture Tours you wish to go for will let go around real Tibet, observe the Tibetan way of life and Tibetan culture. Nepal Tibet Tours & Treks provides a wide range of Tibet culture tours and diverse holiday packages. We can figure the itineraries as per your desire. For culture lovers, you will get a chance to observe different ethnic people who are actually proud of their century-old culture and religion and have been following them. And we offer experienced, skilled and government-licensed possessor tour guide for Nepal Tibet Culture Tour.

Explore the Spiritual Center of Tibetan- the Barkhor Street. Explore the Drepung and Sera Monastery, where hundreds of Tibetan Monks live and study. Discover the Yamdrok Lake, Karola Glacier on the way from Lhasa to Gyantse. Shigatse is the last stop of the tour, where sit the Tashilhunpo Monastery with old Tibetan Traditional Gardens.

Tibet Culture Tour Highlights:

  • Travel across Nepal to explore the Buddhist culture.
  • Go down into the bowels of the Potala, the impressive but spiritless citadel of the Dalai Lamas.
  • Join the shuffling, murmuring pilgrims around the shrines of the Jokhang, the spiritual heart of Tibet.
  • Follow monks, mendicants and fellow pilgrims around the Barkhor, Lhasa’s fascinating medieval pilgrim circuit.
  • Take in a prayer meeting or some monk debating at Sera and Drepung, two of the largest and most intact of Tibet’s great monasteries.
  • Marvel at the turquoise waters of Yamdrok-tso, one of Tibet’s most sacred lakes.
  • Worship before a 26m gold Buddha at Tashilumpo Monastery, a walled complex the size of a village.
  • Sleep in nomad tents and gaze upon the north face of Mt. Everest.

Key Information

Price:
Euro
Country:
China
Arrival City:
Kathmandu
Duration:
Days
Accommodation:
Hotel
Meals:
Departure:
Kathmandu
Transportation:
Tourist Bus
Style:
Tour
Maximum Altitude:
Meters
Difficulty:
Easy
Group Size:
1 - 10 Persons
Attractions

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Once you arrive at Gonggar airport or Lhasa Train Station, you will travel to Lhasa city. The remainder of the day can be enjoyed by relaxing and acclimatizing. O/N at hotel

After breakfast at hotel, you will have comfortable visit to Jokhang Temple and Barkor bazaar. In the afternoon, the trip will visit Sera Monastery, a fifteenth century sprawl of golden roofs and whitewashed walls. This well preserved monastery is located a few kilometers north of Lhasa and is home to numerous Tibetan monks. The trip will return to hotel for overnight stay.

The journey to Tibet will not be completed without exploring the great Potala Palace. It is Lhasa’s prime attraction and is the truly wonder of eastern architecture. The first site of this enormous structure will be the glorious moment remembered for years to come. This palace was once the home to Dalai Lama. This enjoyful day will terminate with a visit to the Drepung – once the world’s largest monastery, settlement of more than 5000 monks which is situated hidden in rocky ridges just several miles from the city. O/N at hotel.

Trip to Lake Namtso is one of the four most popular holy lakes in Tibet. It is an alluring and thrilling journey. One can cross the great grasslands, view so many Tibetan shepherds, experience the clean and great holy lake which will not make him/her feel uncomfortable in your private coach spending even six to seven hours making stops wherever you want to take pictures. O/N at hotel.

The trip starts after breakfast which is little bit challenging but fascinating. You will encounter two high passes over 5000meters Khamba La and Kharo La along with one tranquil Lake called Yamdrok Tso during drive which provide tempting views of the Tibetan Himalaya range. After you reach Gyantse, you will explore more amazing Tibetan culture as you see the Gyangtse Dzong and Kumbum. Then, the trip will continue another two hours easy drive to Xigatse. O/N at hotel.

Shigatse has lot to offer you. Normally you will visit the giant Tashilungpo Monastery, local carpet factory, the free market, It is very charming to observe how ancient Tibetan culture differs from the modern day culture that we are following. There are uncountable numbers of sights, both modern and ancient, to see around this city. Late afternoon, comfortable drive back to Lhasa via different highway. O/n in Lhasa at hotel.

As usual, our guide and driver with the private coach will drop you off to the Lhasa Train Station or Lhasa Gongkhar Airport, you may say them good bye and fly to your destination.
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What's included:

  • Tibet Travel Permit fee of Tibet
  • Guided tour as per program
  • All Monastery entrance fee
  • Hotel in Lhasa with breakfast
  • Best available guest houses en route with breakfast basis
  • Transportation by Toyota Land cruiser 4500 or mini bus
  • Group visa fee for Tibet
  • Necessary drop and pick up by private vehicle

What's Excluded:

  • Lunch and dinner along the trip
  • Flight ticket (Kathmandu- Lhasa- Kathmandu) and airport taxes
  • Emergency rescue evacuation cost
  • Other personal expenses tips, donation, laundry, call and bottle drinks
  • Photography charges
  • Any cost arising from Landslides, road blockage & additional transportation cost.
  • Nepal re-entry visa fee
  • Travel insurance